summarizes my HLTH 4200 internship experience at Clemson University

1. SEEING THE WORLD OF PHARMACY
THROUGH TWO DIFFERENT LENSES
Zoe Ayers

2. SPRING 2016 HEALTH SCIENCE
INTERNSHIP
As a Health Science student at Clemson University, I
was required to complete HLTH 4200, a class that
allowed me the opportunity to complete an
internship with at least 180 hours on site for
academic credit.
For my internship I split my time between two sites,
The Anderson Free Clinic Pharmacy and Hubbard
Young Pharmacy.

3. ANDERSON FREE CLINIC - PHARMACY
Mission Statement – To serve the health needs of the underserved citizens of
Anderson county through community engagement and partnerships with those
who care.
Street View of Anderson Free Clinic
Photo from Anderson Free Clinic Website
View Inside Anderson Free Clinic Pharmacy
Photo Taken By Zoe Ayers

4. ANDERSON FREE CLINIC PHARMACY
 The Anderson Free Clinic Pharmacy provides access to many medications for
the patients of the Anderson Free Clinic.
 They are regulated by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy, under the
regulations for a free clinic pharmacy that are slightly different than those of
a typical retail pharmacy.
 Pharmacy staff and volunteers fill and dispense medications to patients.
 They only carry certain, commonly prescribed medications. They buy most
of their generic medications and get most of their name brand medication
through Patient Assistance Programs from drug companies. They fill
prescriptions within 2 days of them being dropped off.
 They charge $2 for most medications in order to keep operating as a
pharmacy.

5. MY ROLES AT THE ANDERSON FREE
CLINIC PHARMACY
Checked to make sure the right
patient was getting their medications
Checked patients out, getting them
their medications and accepting their
payment or recording what they were
charging to their account
Input patient refill request
Counted and filled medications for
patients
Disposed of medications that were
out of date
Called patients to ask them to bring
in paperwork
Inputting patient refill
request into the
computer
Checking patient out
and getting him his
medicine

6. MY ROLES AT THE ANDERSON FREE
CLINIC PHARMACY (CONTINUED)
Helped update the Debt Book
Labeled free samples with stickers
of the company who donated them
Called Patient Assistance Programs
to get patients refills on their
medications
Put away prescription bags
alphabetically on the shelves
Checked the Debt Book, to see if
the patient owed a balance and if
so wrote it down to give to the
patient
Alphabetizing
prescription bags on
the shelf
Checking the Debt
Book to see if a
patient has a balance

7. SUPERVISION AT THE ANDERSON FREE
CLINIC PHARMACY
While in the Pharmacy at the
Anderson Free Clinic my
supervisor was Ms. Lisa
Thorndyke, the Pharmacist at
the Anderson Free Clinic.
I also received some tasks and
assignments from other staff
members at the Anderson Free
Clinic as well.
Ms. Lisa Thorndyke
Photo from AFC website

8. HUBBARD YOUNG PHARMACY
The Goal of Hubbard Young Pharmacy is to be a full service pharmacy,
providing top quality products and services.
Street view of Hubbard Young
Photo from Hubbard Young Website
View inside of Hubbard Young
Photo from Hubbard Young Website

9. HUBBARD YOUNG PHARMACY
 Hubbard Young Pharmacy is an independent pharmacy located in
downtown Clemson, SC.
 They fill prescriptions for their patients the same day they are
dropped off.
 They are also a compounding pharmacy and can compound specific
medications that are not always available from the manufacturer.
 They carry many over the counter products for their patients as well.
Some of these products include medical supplies like wheelchairs,
crutches, and compression stockings that are not available
everywhere.

10. MY ROLES AT HUBBARD YOUNG
Counted and filled medications as needed
Checked patients out at the register
Helped fill bubble packs for patients with
their daily medications through the Dispill
program
Observed and assisted in the compounding
lab
Pulled medications off the robot and double
counted when necessary
Organized prescriptions to be filed away Assisting compound 123
Paste in the
compounding lab

11. SUPERVISION AT HUBBARD YOUNG
 While at Hubbard and Young Mr. Ron Young was my primary supervisor.
When Mr. Young was not present, the pharmacist on staff would be my
main point of contact.
 Other pharmacy staff would give me tasks to complete as well.
Pharmacists at Hubbard Young - Photo from Hubbard Young Website

12. INTERNSHIP PROJECTS
 On each of my sites I took part in many daily projects and activities;
however, one big project I took on between both sites was writing a
comparison paper, discussing the similarities and differences between
the two pharmacies.
 Anderson Free Clinic is considering publishing this comparison or
excerpts from it on their website or in their newsletter.
 To read a full copy of the comparison please see the Projects Tab
within my portfolio!
 Another project I took on was looking into 5 drugs by name and
knowing what conditions they can be used to treat.
 See the next few slides for more about these 5 drugs

13. GABAPENTIN
 Brand Names
 Gralise, Horizant, Neurotin,
Gabarone
 Generic Name
 Gabapentin
 What it can be used to treat
 Nerve pain, Restless legs
syndrome, and seizures
Gabopentin
Photo from Drugs.com

14. LISINOPRIL
 Brand Names
 Prinivil, Zestril
 Generic Name
 Lisinopril
 What it can be used to treat
 Hypertension or congestive
heart failure
 Lisinopril is an angiotension
converting enzyme (ACE)
inhibitor.
Lisinopril
Photo from Drugs.com

15. NASONEX
 Brand Name
 Nasonex
 Generic Name
 Mometasone nasal
 What it can be used to treat
 Seasonal or year around
allergy symptoms including
sneezing, runny nose, and
congestion
Nasonex
Photo from Drugs.com

16. PROVENTIL HFA
 Brand Names
 ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick,
Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA
 Generic Name
 Albuterol Inhalation
 What it can be used to treat
 Relaxes muscles in airways to
increase air flow to the lungs
 Treats bronchospasm and prevents
exercise-induced bronchospasm
Proventil HFA
Photo from Drugs.com

17. PREDNISONE
 Brand Names
 Rayos, Sterapred
 Generic Name
 Prednisone
 What it can be used to treat
 Used as an anti-inflammatory or
immunosuppressant
 Treats conditions such as arthritis,
lupus, allergic disorders, or a
fungal infection
Prednisone
Photo from Drugs.com

18. FINAL THOUGHTS
 I have thought that I wanted to pursue a career in pharmacy for many years now; however, after
completing this internship experience across two different sites I am sure that this is the field for
me!
 Some of my favorite things about the field of Pharmacy include
 Interacting with patients – I enjoy talking to people and helping educate them on something they do
not understand. As a pharmacist I will regularly have the opportunity teach patients about their
medications.
 Being on your feet and moving around – I do not enjoy sitting still and could not imagine sitting
behind a desk all day everyday. As a pharmacist I will be on my feet moving around the pharmacy
performing various tasks and procedures.
 Critical Thinking – I enjoy working on puzzles and challenges that make me think. As a pharmacist I
will come across situations that will require me to use critical thinking and come up with a solution to
best help patients.
 Managing the work flow of the pharmacy – I am a very organized person and like for things to run
smoothly. As a pharmacist I will be the team leader of sorts for the people working within the
pharmacy. I will have the opportunity to lead and organize how our work will flow from person to
person, getting patients their medicine as quickly and accurately as possible.